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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of inactive records from the University at Albany's College of Arts and Sciences.
- Extent:
- 48.9 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, College of Arts and Sciences Records. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York. (hereafter referred to as the Arts and Sciences Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection consists of inactive records of University at Albany's College of Arts and Sciences and documents the administration of the College and the departments within it. Most of the materials predate the re-establishment of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1993. Collection includes annual reports, 1968-76; dean's correspondence with divisions and departments; proposals for new courses and changes for existing ones, 1965-67; Arts and Sciences Council, Executive Committee, and Committee Meeting minutes, 1968-76; Chairmen's Meeting minutes, 1972-73; departmental program evaluations, three- and five-year plans.
- Biographical / Historical:
The University at Albany's created the School of Arts and Sciences in 1963 to bring together all the programs in the arts and sciences, in 1964 its name was changed to the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences was dissolved in 1978-79 into the new Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts, Science and Mathematics, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences was officially recreated in October of 1993 after the recommendations made by a Task Force on Campus Organization were accepted by then President H. Patrick Swygert. The Colleges of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and Humanities and Fine Arts, were officially brought together to form the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Acquisition information:
- All items in this manuscript group were transferred to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives.
- Processing information:
Materials in this collection include accessions acquired in 1994 and 1995 from the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Science and Mathematics. Materials from these three colleges were inititally intermixed but were arranged into separate series for each college.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into 8 series: Series 1: College of Arts and Sciences Website Series 2: College of Arts and Sciences Series 3: Self-Studies and Middle States Accreditation Series 4: College of Humanities and Fine Arts Series 5: College of Sciences and Mathematics Series 6: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Series 7: Center for the Humanities Advisory Board Series 8: College of Arts and Sciences Ad Hoc Committee on Harassment
- Physical / technical requirements:
Web Archives
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, College of Arts and Sciences Records. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York. (hereafter referred to as the Arts and Sciences Records).